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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Topps, MiLB.com Partner for Special 15-Card Insert In Pro Debut Set

The Topps Company and MiLB.com, the official site of Minor League Baseball, have announced the release of a
first-of-its-kind "Ben's Biz" insert set highlighting the adventurous travels of MiLB.com reporter Benjamin Hill. The
15-card set is part of the Topps®
2017 Pro Debut set that was released yesterday.

During his decade-plus of covering Minor League Baseball for MiLB.com, Hill has traveled to nearly 150 Minor
League ballparks, experiencing America through the lens of these communities. Along the way, he has met some of
the nation's "superfans," participated in crazy on-field stunts and contests and experienced some the of the Minors'
renowned ballpark fare.

“We love that the Ben’s Biz cards represent the heart of Minor League Baseball showcasing not only the great
game, but also the entertainment that occurs off the field that bring families to the ballpark,” said Topps Brand
Manager Zvee Geffen.

“Growing up, I was obsessed with Topps®
baseball cards and they played a huge role in my evolution as a fan. To
now partner with Topps is, quite literally, a dream come true,” said Hill. “The Ben’s Biz insert set is unique, and
often quite weird, and my hope is that it inspires others to explore America through Minor League Baseball.”

All of this and more are featured within the 15-card Ben's Biz insert set. Hill will be providing context and
background to each card at MiLB.com, through his blog (https://bensbiz.mlblogs.com/) and on Twitter (@bensbiz).
Check back regularly for more content related to this groundbreaking insert set.

2017 Topps®
Pro Debut features a 200-card base set of players from throughout Minor League Baseball. Baseball
fans will have a chance to explore the world of MiLB through the various insert sets in addition to the Ben’s Biz
cards, including cards dedicated to special promo nights uniforms and Fragments of the Farm relic cards, which
contain a unique item found at various ballparks embedded in them.